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Merc Hunting Functions - SillyMUD and Turtle
Historical hunting and pathfinding integration for Merc 2.2, consolidated by Turtle from Rip’s SillyMUD tracking port.
About this resource
Original hunt.c containing a historical mailing-list post, installation directions and hunting code. It adapts the earlier multi-file tracking implementation for Merc 2.2. This original is not a ready-to-compile standalone C file. License and attribution The embedded notice refers to SillyMUD license.doc for distribution terms, but that document is not included in this single file. The mailing-list posting does not establish an unrestricted redistribution grant. Review the referenced SillyMUD terms and applicable DikuMUD and Merc licenses before approval. Compatibility and operational warnings The original includes historical email routing headers and addresses. Integration touches character structures, commands, combat, startup and the build configuration. Review path-search limits, doors and area boundaries, pointer lifetimes and staff permissions. Historical claims of speed are not current performance guarantees. Historical software warning Mudhaven has not compiled, boot-tested or security-audited this material. Modern compiler and operating-system compatibility is unverified. Review the original notices before use.
Compatibility
Merc 2.2-era C. Manual integration required. Original file includes mailing-list headers and instructions.
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Attribution stays with the work.
License
Referenced SillyMUD license and inherited Diku/Merc terms; review required
Original Author
SillyMUD developers; Robert L. Peckham; Mikko Kilpikoski
Credits
SillyMUD developers provided the original tracking code. Robert L. Peckham (Rip) ported it to Merc. Mikko Kilpikoski (Turtle) consolidated and adapted this version. Preserve all original notices and inherited DikuMUD and Merc credits.
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